RAC Connected has partnered with Exeros Technologies to add AI-powered smart cameras to its fleet telematics offering.

L-R: RAC Connected head Nigel Humpherson with Exeros Technologies CEO Jay Biring

The firms said the tie-up would provide a best-in-class video-telematics solution with powerful new functionality that will further protect drivers and vehicles and address distracted driving.

A range of solutions are available; from multiple camera systems which capture forward and rear views from vehicles to ones that live-stream, monitor drivers’ gestures using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for signs of fatigue or distraction, and provide full security CCTV.

Fleets can also include advanced driver assistance systems, which prevent accidents by scanning the road ahead for vehicles, pedestrians and other road users as well alerting the driver if they stray from their lane.

Every camera system is integrated into the RAC Connected Platform, enabling fleets to get notifications of incidents with minutes. Fleets also gain in-depth insights into incidents through a combination of dashcam footage, AI driver gesture monitoring and telematics data.

Exeros cameras, which have been fitted to RAC patrol vans since 2017, start recording as soon as a vehicle’s engine is turned on. If a driving event occurs, such as rapid acceleration, harsh braking or a collision, the system reviews the footage and classifies it as low-risk, high-risk or a collision, saving fleets time.

The in-cab driver fatigue system uses a camera to monitor the driver’s face for signs of tiredness and distraction and sounding an audible warning.

The technology is targeted at all sizes of fleets. In addition, the partnership will see RAC Connected telematics solutions offered with Exeros products in all its sales channels including OEM, Tier 1, SME and channel.

RAC Connected head Nigel Humpherson said: “RAC Connected already gives fleet managers a host of information including collision detection alerts and data on vehicle health and driver behaviour, but the addition of state-of-the-art external and interior camera technology adds another dimension, particularly as everything is available in the easy-to-access RAC Connected portal and app.”

He added: “As Exeros dash cams have been fitted to every RAC patrol for six years, we have complete trust and understanding in just how effective they are in saving time and money.”